With just days left in Minnesota's legislative session, one controversial topic has lawmakers at odds: gun reform. And now, Minnesota House Democrats are threatening a sit-in if Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth doesn't let them vote on a gun control bill that already passed the Senate.

A national political group advocating for gun control criticized U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) for his past calls to arm teachers in schools. In a post to X (formerly

A motion to bring the Minnesota Senate's gun control bill to the House floor for a vote was defeated Thursday night in a tie vote 67-67.

Minnesota lawmakers have a deal to end the 2026 session, but now they must scramble to lock in the details before a weekend deadline to adjourn. The late Wednesday agreement would boost funding for the struggling Hennepin County Medical Center,

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On May 14, 2026, Democratic Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed SB749, a signature piece of legislation that bans the purchase and importation of the vast majority of modern rifles and standard-capacity magazines.

The Minnesota Senate approved a gun control package banning "assault weapons" and high-capacity magazines after Annunciation Church shooting.

Minneapolis leaders are moving forward with a new gun control ordinance, but questions remain about whether it can actually be enforced.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Wednesday signed a gun control ordinance that the City Council passed unanimously last week, but is expected to face legal challenges due to state laws.